The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

inwardly mumbled to herself while she felt the heat rise on both sides of her

more than she expected. Most likely because this was the

her who initiated. She didn't blame him,

extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress,

this, and her

But...

her mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as

to see what the tabs exhibited given

five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of his brows, he mumbled under

is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

head to stare at one

guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must

[No problem]

echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should

"Got it."

communication shut off

main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his desk

we should be able to meet

from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in

the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were

It wasn't just the fame that came with it, but they were also granted priority to certain dungeons. That alone

the group took turns, and at the moment,

we can relax

on the table and

then blankly stared at the

sure is

for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was

after he took over his role that he

not think about

felt his chest tighten whenever he

time had passed, he couldn't move on

to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that

want such a situation to

Ding—!

a message. It was

going to another

a couple of times as heavy silence

when he saw the words 'another planet' he

to forget with all of his

'Calm down Ryan.'

rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought his

[Okay.]

sent a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of his energy

seat once

his hands on the desk to support his

can't go on, I need to

***

"We're here."

my body. A familiar

closed my eyes while

'Here I am.'

here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar

was feeling

away at the

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